THE TRIP: This 14-day tour takes advantage of the increased wildlife activity during Costa
Rica’s
veranito, or “little summer.” The package includes visits to eight national parks and
wildlife refuges; white-water and flat-water float trips; snorkeling in a bioluminescent bay;
sea-kayaking with dolphins; a cloud forest canopy tour; and trips to volcanoes, hot springs, a
sloth sanctuary and a hands-on wildlife rescue center.

Lodging includes three nights at LagunaVista Villas luxury rain forest lodge on the border of
Corcovado National Park as well as other first-class accommodations. Trips begin each week in July.
Reservations are required by May 31 and are limited to 20 couples per trip.